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MSI

MSI X870E GAMING PLUS WIFI + Ryzen 7 9700X AMD motherboard CPU combo

SKU CH-66FT-0CTD3

AM5 motherboard and 8-core Ryzen 7 9700X CPU with 16 threads, DDR5 up to 8200 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 slot, triple M.2, USB 40G and Wi-Fi 7

  • ProcessorSupports AMD Ryzen™ 9000/ 8000/ 7000 Series Desktop Processo
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketAM5
  • Memory slot count4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256 GB
  • Supported memoryMemory Support DDR5 8200–5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600–4800 (JEDEC)

CPU +Ryzen 7 9700X

  • Ready-to-build combo with Ryzen 7 9700X and X870E motherboard
  • 8 cores and 16 threads deliver 100+ FPS in top games
  • DDR5 up to 8200 MT/s overclocked for high memory bandwidth
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and M.2_1 at PCIe 5.0 x4 for fastest GPU and storage
  • Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channel reaches 5.8 Gbps, 2.4× faster than Wi-Fi 6

AM5 X870E motherboard with Ryzen 7 9700X CPU

This bundle pairs an AMD X870E ATX motherboard with a Ryzen 7 9700X processor. The CPU delivers 8 cores and 16 threads built on Zen 5 architecture with a 5.5 GHz max boost clock and 40 MB cache. It targets gamers and content creators moving to the Socket AM5 platform who want a matched CPU and board in one purchase.

USB4 40Gbps port plus Wi-Fi 7 and triple M.2 slots

The board includes a built-in USB4 port running at 40 Gbps for high-speed peripherals. Wi-Fi 7 uses a 320 MHz channel for up to 5.8 Gbps throughput, which is 2.4 times faster than Wi-Fi 6. Three M.2 connectors are provided: one PCIe 5.0 x4 from the CPU and two PCIe 4.0 x4 from the chipset, all with M.2 Shield Frozr cooling.

Check DDR5 kit speed and cooler clearance for AM5

The platform supports DDR5 up to 8200 MT/s overclocked with Ryzen 9000 series in a 1DPC 1R configuration, while JEDEC standard is 5600 MT/s. Verify your memory kit appears on the motherboard QVL for the desired speed. Ensure your CPU cooler uses the AM5 mounting pattern and fits within your case height limit.

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Price $586.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameX870E GAMING PLUS WIFI+R7 9700X
Part numberX870E GAMING PLUS WIFI+R7 9700X
Processor
ProcessorSupports AMD Ryzen™ 9000/ 8000/ 7000 Series Desktop Processors
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Memory
Memory slot count4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256 GB
Supported memoryMemory Support DDR5 8200–5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600–4800 (JEDEC) MT/s
Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors max. overclocking frequency:
• 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8200+ MT/s
• 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s
• 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s
• 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
ECC supportNon-ECC
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots3x M.2
M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280 devices
M2_1 slot
• Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors)
• Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 8000 Series processors)
*Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions.
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Sound channels7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek® 8126VB 5G LAN
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4 GHz/ 5 GHz/ 6 GHz* (320 MHz) up to 5.8 Gbit/s
Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax/ be
* 6 GHz band support may depend on every country’s regulations and Wi-Fi 7 will be ready in Windows 11 version 24H2.
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsPCI_E1 slot
• Supports PCIe 5.0 x16 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors)
• Supports PCIe 4.0 x8 (For Ryzen™ 8700/ 8600/ 8400 Series processors)
• Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processor)
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCIe x1 slots1 x PCI Express x1
HDMI ports1x HDMI™
Support HDMITM 2.1, maximum resolution of 4K 60 Hz*
USB 3.1 ports2x USB 10 Gbit/s Type A
USB 3.0 ports2x USB 5 Gbit/s Type A
USB 2.0 ports4 x USB 2.0
Audio jacks3 Ports
Onboard USB headers6x USB 2.0 ports
4x USB 5 Gbit/s Type A ports
1x USB 10 Gbit/s Type C ports
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length243.84mmx304.8 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupport for Windows® 11 64-bit

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Questions about this item

Will the AM5 socket on this board need a BIOS update before I install the included Ryzen 7 9700X?

The combo ships with the Ryzen 7 9700X already installed in the AM5 socket, so no separate CPU installation or BIOS update for that processor is required.

What is the first limit I will hit if I run all three M.2 slots at PCIe 5.0 x4 speeds continuously?

Only the M.2_1 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x4 from the CPU; M.2_2 and M.2_3 are limited to PCIe 4.0 x4 from the chipset, so total bandwidth caps at one Gen 5 and two Gen 4 links.

How loud does the VRM cooling get when the Ryzen 7 9700X holds its 5.5 GHz boost clock all day?

The board uses a passive M.2 Shield Frozr and heatsinks on the power phases; no active fan is fitted to the VRM area, so noise stays at case-fan level.

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